Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

Still, a healthy meal is important for your wellbeing and productivity. From breakfast to dinner here are some quick, delicious…
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Learn more about this City Year AmeriCorps member’s journey from a national service gap year to consulting and how they…
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Since 2005, Comcast NBCUniversal has recognized 67 City Year alumni with our highest alumni recognition, the Comcast NBCUniversal Leadership Award.
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From her earliest days growing up in Colombo, Sri Lanka, entrepreneur and philanthropist Tushara Canekeratne understood the power of relationships…
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City Year helped me understand our education system through service in schools and through a university partnership that helped me…
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Read on for advice from a City Year alum on finding housing before a year of service
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How do you make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruitment staff
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